Therapy - RRT

Cynet Health; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 12-week assignment in California. The role focuses on delivering high-quality respiratory care across acute care settings, with emphasis on patient assessment and collaboration with the health team.

The position requires an active Respiratory Care Practitioner license and CRT/RRT credentials, plus BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP at time of hire. Shift is 3x12-hour days; pediatric/neonatal experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months post-graduate acute care experience.
• Pediatric/neonatal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective respiratory care as prescribed.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Coordinate patient care with nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals.

Job description

Therapy - RRT

Profession: Respiratory Therapist

Specialty: -

Duration: 12 weeks

Shift: 3x12 Days

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 6 months post-graduate acute care experience, pediatric/neonatal experience preferred

License: Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Certifications: CRT required, RRT required, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certification required at the time of hire

Must-Have:

RESPIRATORY CAREPATIENT ASSESSMENTRESPIRATORY TREATMENTRESPIRATORY CARE TREATMENTS AND MODALITIESPATIENT ADVOCACY

Description:The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for delivering safe, effective, quality respiratory care.This role involves adhering to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and objectives of respiratory care services.The Respiratory Care Practitioner assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for all assigned patients.They make determinations regarding patient progress toward goals and utilize a therapeutic professional relationship with patients and their families.Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential to facilitate health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.Care is provided according to the unique physiologic, developmental, and psychosocial needs of each patient.The practitioner supports the mission, vision, values, and expectations of excellence.The Respiratory Care Practitioner demonstrates competency in transferring scientific knowledge to apply nursing processes effectively.They provide care consistent with the interdisciplinary plan of care and based on the principles of Relationship-Based Care.Education on respiratory treatment is provided to patients and families, along with guidance on how to manage respiratory needs.A current working knowledge of equipment, instrumentation, and medications is essential.The effectiveness of respiratory treatments is evaluated based on patient condition and communication with the health team.The practitioner acts as a patient advocate to improve healthcare and ensure informed decision-making.Culturally competent, age-appropriate, and ethical care is provided within legal standards.They coordinate patient care activities with nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals.Effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills are utilized for safe patient hand-offs.Documentation of patient care is performed per hospital policies.The practitioner utilizes manual and automated information systems to enhance efficiency and productivity.